Walt Disney News

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces exciting upcoming performances for the 15/16 fall and winter season. Single tickets go on sale Friday, August 7 for Martin Lawrence Live Doin' Time, Pixar in Concert with the Orlando Philharmonic, One Man STAR WARS Trilogy - written and performed by Charles Ross, Swingin' with the Big Band, Daryl Hall & John Oates and Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office or by visiting the Box Office at 445 Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are also available by calling 844.513.2014 or online at drphillipscenter.org. Online and phone ticket purchases include handling fees.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney's "Frozen" Sing-along version Aug. 20 - Sept. 16, 2015. Each screening will be accompanied by Elsa, live on stage, snow inside the theatre, and after the movie, Olaf live on stage and a screening of Disney's "Frozen Fever." "Frozen Fever" will be featured in an extraordinary new in-home collection of award-winning and beloved shorts by Walt Disney Animation Studios releasing in August.

Producers Norton Herrick of Herrick Entertainment and Charlie Burnell of Threesixty Entertainment have extended the Washington area premiere of the spectacular new stage production of PETER PAN through August 23. The performances during the extension week are Wednesday through Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm, and Sunday at 1:30 pm.

The city submitted a potential Olympic theme song titled 'Snow and Ice Dance', which to many, sounds an awful lot like 'Let It Go', from Disney's megahit animated film FROZEN.

Producer Dana M. Lerner (Application Pending) and Far From Canterbury, LLC announce FAR FROM CANTERBURY: A NEW MUSICAL with Book, Music and Lyrics by Danny K. Bernstein, which will be presented as part of the 2015 New York International Fringe Festival on August 15, 19, 21, 26 and 27 at Theatre 80 St. Marks.

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Chuck Wagner in 'LIVING THE DREAM' tonight, August 4 at 7:00pm.

Center Theatre Group and Playwrights Horizons have announced casting for "The Christians," a new play written by Lucas Hnath ("A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney," "Isaac's Eye," "Death Tax"). 

In an innovative venture at the forefront of one of technology's most exciting frontiers, the Los Angeles Philharmonic launches the VAN Beethoven mobile tour, featuring the LA Phil's new Orchestra VR virtual reality app. The VAN Beethoven customized truck will tour Los Angeles, Sept. 11 - Oct. 18, 2015, offering Angelenos the unprecedented opportunity to experience the first minutes of Beethoven's timeless Symphony No. 5, led by Gustavo Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall, in an immersive, 360-degree, 3D, environment.

BroadwayWorld recently announced a new partnership with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Fallin previously drew for BroadwayWorld and our readers have long wanted his return, so it is with great pleasure that we welcome him back! Be sure to check back for more of Ken's exclusive art. Below, check out his illustration of Kyle Taylor Parker, playing 'Lola' in KINKY BOOTS.

Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show. Thus, we are happy to present a new feature: The Nashville Theater Calendar, a comprehensive - maybe even exhaustive (lord knows we're exhausted from putting it together, gathering all the info from all over the interwebs!) - listing of theatrical openings for the 2015/16 season. We'll update the calendar every Monday, clearing out the shows that have closed and adding additional information on the shows still to come. Something's missing? That's an easy fix: just send us a message here, on Facebook, or by email at jeffreyellis37215@att.com.

BroadwayWorld recently announced a new partnership with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Fallin previously drew for BroadwayWorld and our readers have long wanted his return, so it is with great pleasure that we welcome him back! Be sure to check back for more of Ken's exclusive art. Below, check out his illustration of Brittany Vicars, Alfred Hitchcock, Robert Petkoff, Billy Carter, and Arnie Burton in 39 STEPS.

Today, the 2015 Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles (LA2015) announced multi-platinum GRAMMY nominated singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, American rock band O.A.R. and singer and songwriter Andra Day as headliners for the World Games' Closing Ceremony

Walt Disney Records releases the soundtrack for Disney's 'Descendants' today, July 31, the day the eagerly-anticipated movie premieres on Disney Channel (8:00 p.m. ET/PT).

Made for kids, tweens and families, the movie premieres TONIGHT, JULY 31 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

The acclaimed Days and Nights Festival, founded and curated by Philip Glass, returns for its fifth edition September 24-27 with four days of performances in Big Sur and Monterey, CA.

Playwrights Horizons and Center Theatre Group have announced casting for THE CHRISTIANS, the New York premiere of a new play by Lucas Hnath (A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, Isaac's Eye, Death Tax).  Directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters (Doris to Darlene at PH; the recent 10 Out of 12; In the Next Room, or the vibrator play; Big Love; eurydice), the play is the opening production of the theater company's 2015/2016 Season. 

BroadwayWorld recently announced a new partnership with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Fallin previously drew for BroadwayWorld and our readers have long wanted his return, so it is with great pleasure that we welcome him back! Be sure to check back for more of Ken's exclusive art. Below, check out his illustration of Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart in ALADDIN.

Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.

Ellis will soon return to the West End stage with Sweet Charity at Cadogan Hall. Kerry took the time to discuss some of her wealth of experience, her latest project and what she loves about the industry.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: A starry SPAMALOT opens at the Hollywood Bowl and more!